GK
SOIL AND AGRICULTURE
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Question
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Which of the following is the most important factor in soil formation?
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Relief
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Climate
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Rock cover
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Natural Vegetation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Temperature and rainfall are the most important factors in soil formation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Climate indirectly affects soil formation through its influence on organisms as well. High temperatures and rainfall increase the degree of weathering and therefore the extent of soil development. Increase of rainfall increase organic matter content, decrease pH, increase leaching of basic ions, movement of clay etc.
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